http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:12:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/jeeno-thitikul-rallies-64-win-lpga-portland/stories/20260816134 PORTLAND, Ore. — Jeeno Thitikul ran off five straight birdies early and closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory Sunday in The Standard Portland Classic, her third LPGA Tour title of the season. Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, lines up a putt on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:03:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-dominant-self-opens-pga-tour-postseason-win/stories/20260816133 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Scottie Scheffler thought the bunker shot was ideal until he saw it bounce hard off a sprinkler, roll across the green and disappear down the slope and into the water. A sure birdie turned into a bogey. His two-shot lead Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship was down to one. Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning on the 18th green. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:35:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/16/hernandez-sanoja-hit-hrs-marlins-7-1-win-over-reds/stories/20260816130 CINCINNATI — Heriberto Hernández and Javier Sanoja hit home runs late in the game to lift the Miami Marlins over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Miami Marlins' Heriberto Hernández, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:34:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/16/padres-power-surge-4-homers-back-casey-mizes-1st-san-diego-win-5-0-win-guards/stories/20260816129 CLEVELAND — Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Casey Mize allowed three hits in six innings to pick up his first win in a San Diego uniform, and the Padres defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez dives but is caught while trying to steal second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:32:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 DETROIT — Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with Davis Martin (65) after hitting a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:22:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/08/16/briggs-kyle-whittingham-healthy-perspective-ohio-state-rivalry-michigan-trouble/stories/20260816122 Have you heard the big news? Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham greets the crowd during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Southern California, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:55:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/16/mud-hens-drop-finale-split-series-louisville/stories/20260816121 LOUISVILLE — An early deficit proved too much to overcome for the Toledo Mud Hens as they fell to the Louisville Bats 5-1 in Sunday’s series finale to split the six-game set. Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Dylan File throws a pitch during a game against the Iowa Cubs at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on July 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/2026-city-league-football-preview-lima-senior-favorites-start-biggest-challenger/stories/20260816080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/2026-city-league-football-preview-lima-senior-favorites-start-biggest-challenger/stories/20260816080#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/2026-city-league-football-preview-lima-senior-favorites-start-biggest-challenger/stories/20260816080 A battle for City League dominance is expected once again between the Spartans of Lima Senior and Start. From left, Jason Molden, Ronnie Denson, Emmanuel Esparza-Moreno, Tai’Rese Highsmith, and Na’Tayvion Lipkins pose for a photo at Start High School in Toledo on Aug. 13. Start’s Tai’Rese Highsmith celebrates a touchdown during a City League football game at Scott High School in Toledo, on Sept. 11, 2025. Lima’s football team celebrates winning the City League championship football game between Lima and Start high school at Lima Senior High School on Oct. 20, 2023 in Lima. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/ottawa-hills-football-rebuilding-playoff-form-with-new-coach-new-conference/stories/20260816095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/ottawa-hills-football-rebuilding-playoff-form-with-new-coach-new-conference/stories/20260816095#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/16/ottawa-hills-football-rebuilding-playoff-form-with-new-coach-new-conference/stories/20260816095 First-year head coach Geoff Skibinski is resetting expectations for Ottawa Hills football. As the team transitions to the Sandusky Bay Conference, Skibinski has raised the internal standard in hopes of recreating a competitive program in a new era. Ottawa Hills football team runs through drills. Ottawa Hills football team runs through drills. Ottawa Hills football team runs through drills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/08/16/outdoors-drop-line-water-fine-fishing/stories/20260816072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/08/16/outdoors-drop-line-water-fine-fishing/stories/20260816072#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/08/16/outdoors-drop-line-water-fine-fishing/stories/20260816072 One thing you can almost bank on is Lake Erie’s water conditions changing up from one year to the next. A cooler is loaded with some nice perch after a recent outing on Capt. Ken's Wild Wings LTD charters. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:39:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/15/marsee-mack-homer-marlins-8-4-victory-over-reds/stories/20260815115 CINCINNATI — Jakob Marsee and Joe Mack homered and the Miami Marlins rallied with a four-run eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 on Saturday night. Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee celebrates as he rounds the bases after a solo home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/15/cantillo-3-relievers-combine-1-hitter-guardians-down-padres-6-1/stories/20260815114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/15/cantillo-3-relievers-combine-1-hitter-guardians-down-padres-6-1/stories/20260815114#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:35:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/15/cantillo-3-relievers-combine-1-hitter-guardians-down-padres-6-1/stories/20260815114 CLEVELAND  — Joey Cantillo and three relievers combined on a one-hitter and José Ramírez had an RBI in one of his best games since undergoing hand surgery, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo delivers against the San Diego Padres. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:21:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/08/15/andersons-homer-bricenos-late-single-lift-mud-hens-win/stories/20260815112 LOUISVILLE — Josue Briceño’s RBI single in the eighth inning helped the Toledo Mud Hens defeat the Louisville Bats 4-3 on Saturday. Toledo’s Max Anderson gives the thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double during a baseball game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on May 8. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:51:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108 DETROIT — Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for the second straight day, 4-3. Chicago White Sox's Randal Grichuk (34) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/15/briggs-moreland-rockets-mac-glass-bowl-concerts-hometown-pride/stories/20260815032 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/15/briggs-moreland-rockets-mac-glass-bowl-concerts-hometown-pride/stories/20260815032#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:47:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/08/15/briggs-moreland-rockets-mac-glass-bowl-concerts-hometown-pride/stories/20260815032 In a way, Toledo athletic director Tom Moreland’s first 100 days in town have been more like a 100-yard dash. Tom Moreland, the University of Toledo’s new athletic director, speaks during a town hall on Rocket athletics held in UT’s Grogan Room in Savage Arena in Toledo on July 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/2026-nwoal-football-preview-liberty-center-remains-team-to-beat/stories/20260815019 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/2026-nwoal-football-preview-liberty-center-remains-team-to-beat/stories/20260815019#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/2026-nwoal-football-preview-liberty-center-remains-team-to-beat/stories/20260815019 To say Liberty Center has outright dominated the Northwest Ohio Athletic League this decade would be an understatement. Running back Garrison Kruse protects the ball during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Lineman Kellen Wymer works with a medicine ball during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Head coach Casey Mohler instructs his team during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Quarterback Max Perry watches his throw during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Head coach Casey Mohler instructs his team during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Running back, linebacker Jaxton Lawniczak sprints during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. Quarterback Max Perry watches his throw during the Liberty Center Tigers high school football practice on Aug. 12 in Liberty Center, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/bcsn-announces-addition-chris-wormley-studio-analyst-role/stories/20260815064 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/bcsn-announces-addition-chris-wormley-studio-analyst-role/stories/20260815064#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:36:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/bcsn-announces-addition-chris-wormley-studio-analyst-role/stories/20260815064 BCSN is adding Chris Wormley as a studio analyst for GameDay Nation and GameDay Nation Overtime. Wormley is an NFL veteran of nine years who also played at Whitmer High School and the University of Michigan. Chris Wormley is set to join BCSN programming in a studio analyst role for 'GameDay Nation' and 'GameDay Nation Overtime.' https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/boys-of-76-sylvania-high-school-hockey-team-laid-groundwork-future-success/stories/20260815020 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/boys-of-76-sylvania-high-school-hockey-team-laid-groundwork-future-success/stories/20260815020#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/15/boys-of-76-sylvania-high-school-hockey-team-laid-groundwork-future-success/stories/20260815020 Fifty years ago, the Sylvania High School hockey team authored a season for the ages and helped lay the groundwork for what the sport would become in northwest Ohio. The 1975-76 Sylvania High School hockey team finished second in the state and laid the foundation for the success of the sport in the area. Former hockey coach Jim Cooper, left, joins Northview hockey coach Mike Jones, right, on the counter to address fans while holding the trophy during a homecoming event for the returning State Champions Northview High School hockey team at Tam O' Shanter March 11, 2012. Sylvania High School's Tom Jones, part of the Wildcats' 1975-76 state finalist team. From left, Sylvania's top line from the 1975-76 season of Jerry Prephan, Tom Jones, and Randy Boehme. Sylvania High School's Rusty Vance, part of the Wildcats' 1975-76 state finalist team. Wayne Johnson, left, and John Bunde, third from left, were part of Sylvania High School's 1975-76 state finalist team. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/14/futbol-friday-high-school-soccer-gets-spotlight-perrysburg/stories/20260814093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/14/futbol-friday-high-school-soccer-gets-spotlight-perrysburg/stories/20260814093#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:57:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/08/14/futbol-friday-high-school-soccer-gets-spotlight-perrysburg/stories/20260814093 Soccer took center stage on Friday night at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium, where the Yellow Jackets hosted a doubleheader to kick off the 2026 season. Perrysburg’s Lauren McConnachie steals the ball from Notre Dame’s Samantha Gluza during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Grayson Destatte celebrates a goal during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Perrysburg’s Allyson Miller gets pushed by Notre Dame’s Samantha Janes during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Gavin Trent celebrates a goal during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Connor Weaver kicks the ball around Perrysburg’s Brayden Sniadanko during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Notre Dame’s goalie Nadia Williams saves the ball during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Notre Dame’s Samantha Gluza and Perrysburg’s Taigan Brown chase after the ball during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Perrysburg celebrates a goal during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Notre Dame’s Madilynn Stevenson and Perrysburg’s Marisa Cope fight for possession of the ball during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Gavin Trent gets tripped by Perrysburg’s Jonathan Kollman during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Perrysburg’s Allyson Miller gets tripped up by Notre Dame’s Samantha Janes during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Connor Weaver heads the ball during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Notre Dame’s Sydney Saxton kicks the ball away from Perrysburg’s Bella Revill during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Notre Dame’s Kennedy Morgan heads the ball over Perrysburg’s Bella Revill during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. Perrysburg’s Caleb Ramirez kicks the ball away from St. Francis’ Tucker Carnes during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. St. Francis’ Adam Czerniakowski kicks the ball around Perrysburg’s Ales Bowe during a high school soccer game at Perrysburg's Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on August 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:38:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/08/14/chase-burns-strikes-out-8-7-innings-outduels-sandy-alcantara-reds-1-0-win/stories/20260814117 CINCINNATI — Chase Burns gave up four hits and struck out eight in seven innings, Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the sixth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Friday night. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. 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